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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-01-20
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Practical Sheep Culture.

Statistics make it appear that medium
wool commands better price now than
fine wool. In consideration of this fact a
Michigan sheen breeder, at the late meet
ing of the American Merino Sheep Regis
ter association, advises: First, the COM
mon breeder Of the native ranger-raising
sheep for the market--couple his flock of
coarse wool ewes with a good selection of
thoroughbred merino rams, and thereby
increase the weight and improve the quail
ity of fleece without decreasing the weight
of the carcass.
In crossing the breeder further advises
that no one be led by any false notions of
economy to use anything but a thorough
bred sire on the flock. In case one owns
the common natives Of the country, the
use of well bred sire is all the more inn
portant, for nowhere else will the evil
dence of his power to transmit his charac-
teristics be seen than on common stock.
The experiment of crossing coarse wool
rams on fine wool ewes produces disas-
trous failures, the result being, so far as
the work is concerned, a grade not desir-
able owing to its variety. The result is
generally light, dry, tough wool to cut,
and frequently surface on the sheep of
little fine wrinkles, over which it is diff
cult to shear.
In considering the subject of public
shearing matches, and the infatuation for
producing a heavy fleece without due re-
gard to quality, this Michigan grower be-
leved that the ambition to produce heavy
fleece cannot receive too much encourage
ment, provided the standard of excellence
can at the same time be improved then
and not until then, should this depart
ment Of the enterprise be considered
worthy of attention. For what can be
the object in producing twenty-five to
thirty pounds of wool which shrinks so
much in cleansing that fewer pounds of
desirable wool are obtained than from
lighter fleece that has gained greater
length of staple. 1t is often the case that
dense, short and very oily fleece weighs
more than another that will cleanse out
greater quantity Of wool of superior
quality
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Cereal Crops of 1886.

The area, product and value of the
crops Of corn, wheat and oats last year, as
prepared for permanent record by the Ma
tional department of agriculture, is as fol-
lows:
The corn crop, in round numbers, ag.
gregates 1865, 000,0 bushels, grown on
100000 acres and has farm value Of
$61O, 900, 900. The yield is % bushels pei
acre-4 1-2 bushels less than last year.
There is an increase of area of over 3 per
cent, and q decrease in product Of IA per
cent, while the average price has in
creased IL per cent, or from 32.8 cents to
1856 cents per bushel
The aggregate product Of wheat is
457, 900, 900 bushels, from an area of nearly
100000 acres, having a farm value of
1914, 900, 000 The average value is 69.7
cents per bushel, against H. for the pre-
vious crop and 845 cents for the great
crop Of 1884. This is 35 per cent reduc-
ton ,Sg9p ths average value betEeen 1870
and spring wheat is nearly 1874 bushels
per acre.
The product of oats is 624, ,000,000 bush
els, 5,000,00 less than last year, from an
area of over 23,000,0 900 acres, producing a
value of 1886, 100000 The average yield
is 1854 bushels, against 27.8 last year.
The average value is 29.8 cents per bushel;
last year, 205 cents per bushel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Good Cider Vinegar.

Good cider vinegar can be made easily
and quickly if the following directions are
followed; When the ciuer is made, save
the pomace and put it in tight barrels or
hogsheads, with one head out, and put
in enough rain water to cJver it. After
it has begun to ferment, draw off from
the bottom all that yon can, dilute the
cider with it, and nearly two barrels
of vinegar can be made Of one of
cider. Do not fill the barrels in which the
cider is to be made quite full, as there
should be a space for air. Leave the
bung hole open, but protect it from flies
by covering of wire screen or gauze.
Put into each barrel one or two pounds Of
bread dough, in the condition it is in when
your wife is llneading it out into loaves.
Once u day, for few weeks, draw out
from each barrel a gallon Of the cider
and pour it into the bung hole, so as to
get air into it. A quart or two of
molasses are recommended as help,
and beech shayings and brown
paper are often used to hasten the
acetic fermentation; but we think the
bread dough is best If the vinegar is
made in summer, it may be made out of
doors, but late in the fall it should be in a
room where the temperature can be kept
up to 20 or so degs by stove heat. There
is a good demand for cider vinegar, and
the making of it will be found quite profit
able if due attention is given to it and an
article uniformly good produced. Rural
New Yorker.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Facts Tarmers Want to Know.

Canada, it is reported, has voted $780,
600 to buy land and establish an agricul-
tural experiment station in the Dominion.
Great loss to Montana cattlemen is re-
ported in stock dying from exposure and
lack Of food.
The United States wool clip for 1886, ac-
cording to The Annual Wool Circular, was
short of 1885 by 1000, 900 pounds, not
withstanding an increase in the Pacific
states and northern territories, the diminu-
ton in Texas being nearly 20 per cent,
with more or less shortage in most of the
states east of the Mississippi. The esti-
mated clip for 1886 is set down at 322, ,305,-
300 pounds against 329, 900, 900 pounds in
1885.
Statistics compiled by the New York
Produce Exchange give SO, 300 packages Of
butter on hand in New York city Jan. :,
1887, as compared with 63,975 packages
Jan. 1, 1885, Fifty per cent. Of this is
western creamery and about 25 per cent.
state dairy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

In one respect particularly is Canada's ad-
vantage very clear The Canadian Pacific
railway, while it is built sufficiently near
the boundary to be available as a means Of
transport for troops, ammunition. supplies,
ETC., is nevertheless far enough away to be
safe from the depredations of marauding
bands of United States troops, Forces might,
for instance, be landed from England at
Halifax, Nova Scotia, and thence whirled at
rapid rate to the points where they might
be needed most.
The Canada Pacific railroad was built by
government aid and there is no doubt that
this aid was given for the reason that Eng
land appreciated how valuable the road
would be- in case of trouble with the United
States, as a means of communication with
its various dependencies Thus while af-
fording a means of transport for her troops,
it would also furnish an uninterrupted postal
service 1t was possibly prophetic omen Of
the future imperial Importance Of this rail-
way, that the first loaded train that passed
over its entire length from ocean to ocean was
freighted with naval stores, belonging to the
imperial war department, being transferred
from Quebec to Vancouver. 1t was also a
remarkable commercial coincidence that the
first cargo of merchandise consigned to Brit
sh Columbia was cargo of Jamaica sugar,
refined in Halifax and sent to the Pacific ter
minus, about 1000 miles under the British
flag
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

may be considered as an average specimen,
though some burs contain as many as
six nuts.
In regard to this tree Mr.. Lovett, pro-
prietor of the nurser; where the burr
shown in the cut was G own, says "The
tree seems to be a good and thrifty grower
and nicely fitted for place on the lawn,
as it branches out low and forms close
compact head. 1t should he understood,
however that the Japan chestnut varies
al much in size of tree and nut and in
bearing quality as our native sweet chest
nut or the English walnut
About the fruit of this tree Mr.. Lovett
very frankly says that it is neither as
brittle, tender nor sweet as our native
chestnut. But since, when roasted, it
compares favorably in quality with the
Spanish chestnut so largely sold in cities,
he has no doubt but that the Japan
chestnut crop, if produced in this country,
would find ready sale for the purposes of
the now imported Spanish nut and prove
profitable to the producer.
The great advantage the Japan chest
nut has over other foreign varieties of the
chestnut family seems to be its more
dwarfish habit of growth, remarkably
early fruiting, its apparent hardness,
which so far appears to be equal to our
native chestnuts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
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WIRE TIGHTENER.

A useful article for Tightening trellis
wires is made as follows Put two screws
about three inches apart into small piece
of wood few inches long, and near one
end a single screw, leaving the heads pro-
jecting about half an inch. By placing
the wire between the two screws and turn
ing the wood around, the wire is drawn
tight; and by engaging the head of the
single screw upon it, the tension is main
tanned. Fig shows the operation of the
contrivance, and Fig. the arrangement
of the screws Or pins. A strong piece of
wood two feet long and iron bolts fastened
with nuts at she back furnish form of
this device that may be used to tighten
wire fences,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

On Thursday last MIR. A. A. Graham.
representing the State Of Ohio, appeared
before the Indiana General Assembly as
the bearer Of special message to Indi-
ana, inviting the people thereof to par
tieipate In the coming celebration and
the Ohio Centennial Exposition In COM
mPmoratiOn Of the settlement of the
Northwest Territory by Americans.
Governor Gray transmitted by special
message the action OF the Ohio General
Assembly, and a concurrent resolution
was Unanimously passed to accept the
invitation. The resolution also EN-
powers the Governor to appoint an hon.
orsry Commission to represent Iadispa
In the celebration and Exposition. the
one to be held In Marietta In April, 1883,
the other In Columbus In the fall Of the
same year, similar action being taken
In Illinois. Michigan and Wisconsin,
which, with Ohio and Indiana, consti.
tute the old Northwest Territory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

3. Jersey milk is the most profitable
because it contains more butter per quart
than that of any other breed, its cream
rises quicker and its butter comes quicker.
4. Jersey butter brings from two to ten
cents more a pound than any other, as q
rule, throughout the United States; hence,
on ninety farms out of a hundred where
butter is speciality the introduction OF
Jersey blood will change butter making
from dead loss to net profit.
g. Butter farming is more profitable,
healthful and refined than truck farming,
beef farming, poultry or pig raising u
G. For every cent lost on account Of the
Jerseys small carcass, there are two cents
gained on account of her better butter and
larger annual yield.
We want Holsteins and Ayrshires fot
the general cheese and milk supply; we
want Shorthorns and Herefords for their
beef, but the country wants the Jersey
for her butter-so let us have an end to
the opposition which this breed has met
with for forty years. He who specializes
wins. The general purpose COW" Is an
impossible animal. Let each farmer de-
eide whether all circumstances point to
beef, a milk or butter breed, and choose
his stock accordingly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Potassium for Mildew.

John Hunter, Tivoli, N Y, in Vicks
Popular Monthly, says 1t may be useful
to know my experience with sulphide of
potassium. In cold grapery, through
neglect, on very hot day in August, and
not sufficient air having been given,
l attribute the cause of mil
dew, which 1 found gaining rapid head
way when l went into the house q
day or two afterwards, My first thought
cannot describe, for the vines were set
with an abundant crop of fruit, A deci-
sion to stop the ravages at once was
quickly formed, as the use of sulphide of
potassium occurred to me. Therefore,
at o'clock next morning l went into
the winery with a pound of the sui
phide. l put a quarter of an ounce into
two gallons of water and commenced to
syringe the vines. AS soon as had gone
all over them with the solution I COM
menced to wash the foliage with clear
water by turning it on through the hose,
in order to be secure against any evil that
might occur from too great strength. l re-
peated this two mornings more. The grapes
at the time were three parts colored, and
to-day they are in perfect condition. 1
may say that sulphide of potassium is the
quick dispatcher Of mildew, and the friend
of the gardener
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

IN the Ravenns despersdoes succeed
In making good their escape, we may
set II down that the era Of train rob-
berries has simply begun In Ohio. We
would, however, recommend the gen.
tlemsnly knights Of the revolver and
bludgeon, as a wise precaution, to con,
fne their operations ss much as possi
BILE to the G. s. P. and like Wise select
Ravenna as their favoTite point to make
their attacks. The train men of the Q.
& P. would no doubt, as soon as the
robbers backs were turned, put on
full head Of steam andhurry away from
the spot without raising any alarm, and
the village police would cheerfully co
operate by turning out the street lamps
and stink of to bed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Fort WAYNE. DETROIT.

or all the American lake cities perhaps no
one occupies so vulnerable a position, while
at the same time affording so convenient an
entry for foreign troops, as Detroit. This
city, therefore, would bo the great objective
point in case of war with Canada, and a
glance at the map above will show how easily
it could be reached by rail The question
which naturally presents itself to the mind
of the reader is: "Has Detroit sufficient
fortillcations to successfully withstand a
5ell organized attackgn Most emphatically
it has not
Detroit is protected by Fort Wayne, which
Is said to be the strongest American fortifica-
ton on the upper lakes.
The fort is situated about three miles below
the city, and is at present occupied by Col
H. M. Black and four companies of the
Twenty-third United States infantry, con-
sisting of 40 men, with those at neighboring
fortresses upon whom he could call at a mo-
ments notice While Fort Wayne is appar-
emily in excellent condition, still its usefulness,
if put to practical test, has always been
questioned by many Its parapets are of
brick filled in with dirt and the whole sur
rounded by wide ditch. Its equipment is
scarcely worth mentioning, consisting as it
does Of platforms for sixty guns with no guns
upon them.l The only pieces Of artillery at
present within the fort are six pieces Of
brightly polished brass, which are located ON
the parade ground. They are very pretty,
but of comparatively no value, as they are
all twelve-pound Napoleon guns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
New Inventions in Barrels.

Numbered with novel productions in
way of barrels is ventilated barrel intro
duced to public notice by Isaac A. Kerr,
of Muscatine, Ia, the inventor This
package is described by those who have
seen it as bulging barrel, shaving it's
sides constructed of straight parallel edged
slaves or Stats, convexed longitudinally
The slaves are secured by woven wires in
position to form between the slaves, ven
tilating openings enlarged from the ends
to the middle of the barrel There is an
inner pervious lining adapted to admit
ventilation through the openings
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

The replacing Of Sswell, OF New Jsr-
sey, BY q Democrat, and the admission
Of TuFpIe, Of Indiana, Will leave the Re-
pubIIcans In the Senate but 80 votes and
the Democrats 81 The main interest In
the situation centers In the fact that
the peculiarly independent Riddleberger
has 1t In his power to say whether there
shall be a Republican majority or not,
and he is very uncertain quantity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

Now that we have assumed that Canada
would wage an aggressive warfare, let us
turn about and suppose that the United
States should force matters and attack
Quebec. Quebec, as is well known, is situ-
ated upon lofty bluff, and but one army
that of Gen. Wolfe-has ever succeeded in
penetrating into the city. The citadel is
practically impregnable, and even if victory
were ultimately to perch upon the banners Of
beseiging force, it would require months Of
disastrous fighting, attended with enormous
expense and great loss Of life, to accomplish
this end
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
NO FORTS, NO GUNS.
pEFENsELEss CONDITION OF THE
UNITED STATES.

Contrast Between Fort Wayne, Detroit,
and the Citadel, 0uebec-strategio Inn
portance of the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way.
The possibility Of war with Canada over
the fisheries question is being talked about in
pretty lively manner just now, and while
there is little probability of war with Can
ada just at present, the discussion now being
waged may serve to open the eyes of Ameri-
cans to the fact that, in the event Of a clash
with the Dominion government, she would be
better prepared for it than "Uncle Sam"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Administrators Sale Of Land.

In pursuance Of an order OF the Probate Court Of
Stark county. Ohio. will SELL on the premises. on
Saturday, February 26th, 1887,
at one O'Clock D. m, thsfarm Of Andrew BrumbAugh-
DECEASED beng; First the noTtheAst quart OF sec
tlOn H. in Lake township In said county subject to
the right Of way NJ The Cleveland Canton heIlroad
and excepting 39 acres conveyed 70 Solomon M NIL.
Ter OF the northwest corner OF the quarerIhs bal
ance containing 1865. .43 acres. more or less. "srs
Second Al aces in the western part Of the south.
west quarter Of section 12 In said Lake ownshiD For
the petition filed by me- for the sale thereof In said
court on December 1S. 1885,
First tract appraised at 81 656. .25.
Second tract appraised at 81, 800. co.
Terms--SI 900 on day OF sale; balance Of Onethlrd
on pril l. 1887; remaining two-thirds April l. 1888
and April 1880, with interest from april l. 1887.
payable annually, and secured by mortgage On the
premises. Possession given April l. 1887
The above Is one Of the best farms In
Lake township; is situated one mile
north from HartVille; has two good
dwelling houses and large barn; farm
has good saw mill and cider press and
sn excellent water power to run them;
has running water; Is we'll adapted for
raising both grain and stock; also has
a large orchard Of choice fruit.
WILLIAM WAGNER,
Administrator OF the estate OF Andrew
BTumb lugh, deceased.
DAY LYNCH, Attorneys jan27ew
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

Ex SENATOR SIMON CAMERON is not
ensm0red of the civil service hnmbug.
1T Is not q good thing In republic" /"
he says, "t0 grow large life Office hold
ing class. We need new blood In the
control of the business affairs Of the ma
tIOn, as we'll as In all other national
concerns" ARd so per cent. Of the rank
and file of both political parties away
down In their hearts believe as Simon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

ANOTHER effort at tobacco tax repeal
Is expected from the Senate. There is
pending since April bill to authorize
the establishment Of export tobacco
manufactures, and for drawback upon
articles used In manufacturing export
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

The advantages Of the Jerseys over other
breeds, according to The Live Stock
Monthly, are
1. Jerseys make more butter annually,
compared with the food they eat, than any
= breed.
erseys make better butter than any
breed-better grain and better
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

The Western National Bank Of New
York has been rganized, with s Secretary
Manning as President and Treasurer
Jordan as Vice President They seem 10
be hurrying up matters, as neither Of
these distinguished gentlemen has, 80
FAR, resigned from the United States
Qanata
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
Buoklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, chapped hands, chilblains, corns
and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles. or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box For sale by Durbin. Wright g Co
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

SENATOR WARNER MILLER Is disposed
10 make 1t hot for somebody on account
ot his defeat for the United States SEN
to. He accuses Blaine of having hn'
ger In the pie, and his chief supporters
sre not at all slow In charging the cleo
tiOn Of Hi9cOck to the free use Of DOODLE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

The St. Louis Globe Democrat thinks
hat James G.. Blaine will be the easiest
man to nominate and the hardest to
elect In 1883, and that John Sherman
will be the hardest man to nominate
and the easiest to elect. May be SO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER announces
hat his seat Is not for sale, and that the
statement that Virginia Democrat had
, ffsred or agreed to pay $4,000 to pro
ule his retirement sis great big lie."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

ed tobacco. The Senate Committee on
Finance will now report this bill, bu
80 constructed as to abolish the tobacco
tax. II remains 10 watch the outcome
Of this reverse method.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
100 Doses

One Dollar. Hoods sarsaparilla is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said;
and it is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
of roots, herbs, barks etc., long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood;
and in combination, proportion, and process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to itself.
"For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." MRS. c. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show Its effect than any other
preparation 1 ever heard Of. would not be
without it in the house." MRS. c. A. M.
HUBBARD, North Chill, N. Y. 100 Doses
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
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stave barrel from the factory of the Anchor
Manufacturing company, Detroit, Mich.
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without any written explanation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17

Miss Phoebe Cozzens has been sick for
some time, and has not bean able to at
tend to her duties as deputy United
States marshal at ST Louis.